Hi Salvl,
I switched your post to a new topic of its own so that your questions don’t get mixed in with another member’s topic with different questions and your questions are easier for me to keep track of.
[quote]When i got to the layering config though i was lost. About all i know is i was going for a 12 inch or more bed due to me being over weight. (6’1 340~). I was hoping for a medium firmness since i usually sleep on my back as well as my side from time to time. much as i wish i could just lose it right away I’ve been looking at beds with that in mind.
any help or guideance toward finding what setup would be best would be greatly appreciated [/quote]
There is more about the different ways to choose the most suitable mattress (locally and online) that can help you assess and minimize the risks involved in making a choice that isn’t as suitable for you as you hoped for with each of them in post #2 here.
There is also more information and guidelines for those that are in higher weight ranges in post #3 here and the posts it links to that will be helpful. The process would be exactly the same as for anyone else except you will generally need firmer mattresses and more durable materials than those that are in lighter weight ranges.
I also agree with Manimal though that when you can’t test a mattress in person then the most reliable source of guidance is always a more detailed phone conversation with a knowledgeable and experienced retailer or manufacturer that has your best interests at heart (which would certainly include SleepEZ) and who can help “talk you through” the specific options they have available based on the information you provide them, any local testing you have done, and the “averages” of other customers that are similar to you. They will know more about “matching” their specific mattress designs to different body types, sleeping positions, and preferences than anyone else.
Phoenix